CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-048

Date: November 15, 2004

Product Name: Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash. is voluntarily recalling 680,000 Power Pro and 102,000 Ultimate fitness machines. The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.Name of product: Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness MachinesUnits: 680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate unitsManufacturer: The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.Hazard: The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.Incidents/Injuries: Nautilus has received 46 reports of the seat pin failure, including two serious injuries requiring stitches to the head. Additionally, Nautilus received 42 reports of the incline support bracket failure including injuries to the back, neck and head.Description: The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro with and without a "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models built before September 1, 2002. The "Lat Tower" attaches to the back of the bench, and has pull-down pulleys attached. The name "Bowflex" and the model name are printed on the front of the machines.Sold at: Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.Manufactured in: China and TaiwanRemedy: The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Hazard Description:

The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: 680,000 Power Pro units, and 102,000 Ultimate units

Incidents:

Nautilus has received 46 reports of the seat pin failure, including two serious injuries requiring stitches to the head. Additionally, Nautilus received 42 reports of the incline support bracket failure including injuries to the back, neck and head.

Sold At:

Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.

Manufactured In:

China and Taiwan